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Hemorrhoids, Hemorrhoids: How Do I Get Rid of My Hemorrhoids?

So I’ve been on a hemorrhoids kick lately. I think it’s because one of my good friends is struggling with them, and I feel so bad for him! So here are 10 ways to treat your hemorrhoids:

 

1. Topically use neem oil
2. Drink cranberry and pomegranate juice—it’s quite tasty, too
3. Eat Chinese white and black fungus with dates
4. Enjoy Qigong mind-body exercise
5. Almonds
6. Boiled leek
7. Make a papaya poultice and hold it on the anal area with a sanitary pad
8. Crushed vitamin C sitz bath
9. Insert a peeled garlic clove in your rectum and leave it there overnight
10. Insert pureed cranberries (in a cloth) in your rectum

 

So which one of my wacky alternate treatments do you like the best?

10 Methods of Treatment for Hemorrhoids

I’m all about using all-natural treatment methods. There are so many alternative treatments for hemorrhoids that you’re sure to find one that works for you—after discussing it with your doctor, of course. Here are 10 treatments to consider if you’re suffering from hemorrhoids:

 

1. Glycosaminoglycans
2. Aloe vera juice
3. Apply turmeric and ghee
4. Collinsonia (stoneroot)
5. Ayurvedic herbal remedies
6. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen
7. Keep yourself regular! (poop-wise)
8. Acupressure
9. Ma Ying Long Chinese ointment
10. Snack on almonds

Not too shabby, right guys?

Want Immediate Relief from Hemorrhoids? Don’t We All?

Hemorrhoids hurt. What you want most is instantaneous relief. Good news! The following treatments can provide you from instant relief when you’re suffering from hemorrhoids:

 

• Apply an icepack to the affected area for 10-20 minutes up to five times a day.
• Enjoy a 10-15 minute warm water sitz bath.
• Over the counter creams including diaper rash ointment and petroleum jelly can help soothe the burn.
• Keep your bum dry! Moisture increases the irritation factor.

 

Which one of these treatments (or others you know of) helps you?

10 Complementary Therapies for Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are painful. And annoying. And embarrassing. So anything that we can do to soothe the pain is great, right? Right! Here are 10 more alternative treatments to consider if you are suffering from hemorrhoids:

 

1. Bioflavonoids such as Rutin
2. Get hydrated!
3. Lose weight
4. Carrot and cilantro juice
5. Triphala tea or supplement
6. Sit on cold pack
7. Tofu with sugar
8. Water chestnuts and brown sugar
9. Acupuncture
10. Squat instead of sit on the toilet while having a bowel movement

What’s your favorite alternative treatment for hemorrhoids?

Misdiagnosis of Hemorrhoids is Far Too Common

Have you recently been diagnosed with hemorrhoids? If so, it’s important for you to know that many times, hemorrhoids are misdiagnosed. Following are some alternative diagnoses for you to consider when talking to your physician:

 

• Chronic digestive diseases such as Crohn’s disease
• Rectal prolapse
• Colorectal cancer
• Anorectal fissures, fistulae and/or abscesses
• Anorectal irritation or itching
• Anal skin tag
• Anogenital warts
• Lower GI bleeding

 

I’m definitely not trying to freak you out—I’m just trying to make sure that you stay aware of the possible alternative diagnoses to hemorrhoids.

Preventing Hemorrhoids is Even Better Than Treating Them

What’s better than successfully treating those painful hemorrhoids? Preventing them altogether. Here are some tips to follow to help prevent these nasty bottom bumps:

• Avoid wearing tight clothing around your pelvic area
• Keep your anal area and buttocks dry
• Keep your anal area and buttocks clean
• Avoid soaps and lotions containing dyes or perfumes
• Drink plenty of fluids
• Maintain a regular exercise routine
• Avoid straining during bowel movements
• Avoid constipation
• Don’t delay bowel movements
• Maintain a high-fiber diet

How do you plan on preventing hemorrhoids?

How Will Doctors Treat My Hemorrhoids?

This question is certainly a logical one for someone suffering from hemorrhoids to ask. The answer largely depends on the type of hemorrhoids you have.

If you’re dealing with thrombosed hemorrhoids, your doc will treat you with hot sitz baths and try to bulk up the stool, especially if you don’t have a lot of pain or swelling. If the pain is over-the-top or the swelling is particularly bad, doctors may have to remove the blood clot.

If you have prolapsed internal hemorrhoids that you can’t push back through the anus, your doctor might need to reduce them. However, many times, your doctor will be able to gently push your hemorrhoids back in place. If they’re too swollen to be pushed back, you might need to undergo surgery to relieve the swelling.

Your best bet is to visit your physician to see exactly what can be done to treat your hemorrhoids.

15 Home Remedies for Hemorrhoids

I love home remedies. And when it comes to embarrassing, painful conditions such as hemorrhoids, I’m guessing that you do, too. Here are 15 home remedies for you to consider if you’re suffering from hemorrhoids:

 

1. Butcher’s broom
2. Grated potato salve
3. Reduce sodium intake
4. Psyllium
5. Consume aloe vera gel with a pinch of ginger
6. Epsom salt bath
7. Warm tea bag compress
8. Warm water sitz bath
9. Ice pack
10. Petroleum jelly
11. Comfrey root salve
12. Marigold salve
13. Rest
14. Vitamin A and D ointment
15. Apply coconut oil

 

What are your favorite home remedies for hemorrhoids?

Cutting Out Hemorrhoids: Surgery

In some cases, surgery is the only option to take care of hemorrhoids that simply won’t go away. There are several types of surgeries available to treat hemorrhoids, including:

 

• Injections into the hemorrhoid vein.
• Sclerotherapy – this process involves an injection of a saline solution into the hemorrhoid vein, flushing out the blood and leading to shrinkage.
• Rubber band litigation – a constricting band is used to stop the blood flow into the hemorrhoid, causing it to shrivel and fall off. Ever hear of how they neutered dogs in the olden days? Use your imagination and this knowledge.
• Laser coagulation – lasers plus hemorrhoids equals annihilation.
• Hemorrhoidectomy – simply put, the hemorrhoid is cut out.
• Infrared photocoagulation – heat from infrared light is used to cause scar tissue, which cuts off the hemorrhoid’s blood supply.

 

I know—none of these sound like fun. But if they get rid of the hemorrhoids, they’re worth it…right?

6 Ways to Soothe Those Hurtful Hemorrhoids at Home

At-home treatments for hemorrhoids are fantastic. They mean that you can take care of your embarrassing condition in the privacy and comfort of your own home, and you’re not going to break the bank while you do it. Here are 6 ways to treat those pesky bottom bumps:

 

1. Wait and watch – it may not sound like much of a treatment, but sometimes, hemorrhoids take care of themselves.
2. Sitz baths
3. Treat constipation
4. Ice packs
5. Over the counter medications – including topical creams and suppositories.
6. Changing your lifestyle – this including regular exercise, a healthy/high fiber diet, drinking lots of water, and avoiding constipation.

 

What’s your preferred way to treat hemorrhoids?